Initially, the itinerary for Friday (26 August) was the similar to that of Thursday. While dropping off the three people that would be on base again today, information emerged that the Ukrainians were not on the schedule for today either. While spending time in the approach it was concluded that today, with the absence of the Ukrainians, would be rather quiet. We did note that, despite information that was given over the phone, that flypast would be practiced again today. Based on that, the group decided to go to Minsk Mazowiecki, hoping to frame some of the flypast participants during landing. The attempt to inform the three that were on base about this ‘change of plan’ was not successful. At Minsk two MiG-29s (that had just been engaged in a dogfight with two F-16s over Radom) led the way to a perfect spot for landing shots. We were there in time to witness the arrival of 6 MiG-29s, 6 Su-22s and some transport aircraft. After this catch we drove back to Radom again. On arrival there information emerged that the Ukrainians might be on their way after all. Eventually the Su-25 and the An-26 landed at 18.00 o’clock. The weather had been perfect all day and this Friday therefore ended with a cold beer at the hotel.
